Punch-out “TOYS” Metal sign

Single-faced, internally-illunimated metal sign cabinet. The illumination is provided by incandescent bulbs whose light is intended to reflect off the tabbed “punch-outs” holes spelling the individual letters. The sign was manufactured by the McSavaney Company based out of Springfield, OH in the 1920s.

Object Number : 1999.0005.0001

Type : signs/displays

Decade : 1920 - 1929

Object Height : 15-3/4 in.

Object Width : 30-1/2 in.

Object Depth : 7 in.

Object Weight : 10 lbs.

Object History :

Sign was discovered by the museum founder in the window of a New York City toy store, specializing in mint-condition antique toys, while on a personal visit.

See Signs of the Times, September 1925 page 38 for the article, “The McSaveaney Co., Now In Its Own Building.

City of Origin : New York City

State of Origin : New York

Status : Exhibit

Location : Main Street

Status Location : Jewelry Storefront

Donor Name : Van Dexter (purchased)

Contact Donor : 1

Signature : McSavaney Co.

Signature Location : decal on both sides of sign

Condition :

Excellent: Needs cleaning.

First Contact Date : 7/8/1999

First Contact Description : Visit to Soho antique toy store

Object Received Date : 7/15/1999

Object Cataloged Date : 10/27/1999

Purchase Cost : $850.00

Shipping Cost : Included in cost